Baltimore, Maryland vs. Santa Ana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Ana, California is 58.6% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $87,229 in Santa Ana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ana, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Santa Ana
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Santa Ana, CA
Compared to Baltimore, Santa Ana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher